Fort Worth to honor life, legacy of Dr. Opal Lee
Lee, who will turn 100 in October, is recognized for her lifelong commitment to unity, freedom, community outreach, and fighting to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Arlington ISD moves 6th grade to junior high level despite parent concerns
Ashlea Pierce joined other Arlington ISD parents in voicing concern over the motives to transition sixth grade from the elementary to junior high level. “I’m not sure student experience is given the same priority in other educational decisions. Was there a movement of sixth graders who contacted the district and said t
One of Texas’s Best Distilleries Just Released a New Triple Cask-Matured Experimental Whiskey
We write a lot about Texas whiskey for a very good reason—there’s a lot of good Texas whiskey to write about made by distilleries like Still Austin and Garrison Brothers , among others. Another that we’ve covered before is TX Whiskey , and it’s making some news again with the latest in its Experimental Series, a bourbo
Pedestrian killed crossing I-20 in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Texas - A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Interstate 20 in Arlington. It happened on Thursday morning on I-20 near Bowen Road. Arlington police said a pedestrian attempted to cross the freeway and was hit by a vehicle. That person died in the crash.
WATCH: Two suspects shoot into south Fort Worth home. Have you seen them?
Fort Worth police are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects in a shooting that occurred June 12. Officers were dispatched about 2:17 a.m. that day to a house on Prickly Pin Trail in the Sycamore Landing neighborhood of south Fort Worth, according to a news release. When police arrived, they found spent shel
Texas Lottery scratch-off sold in Lake Worth produces $1 million winner
A Power 20s scratch‑off ticket costs $20, according to lottery officials.
Where to celebrate Father’s Day around Tarrant County
Hop on a boat, compete in a Lego building competition, listen to Frank Sinatra or paint a colorful canvas this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day. While every dad is unique, there are events happening around the county just right for hungry dads, creative dads, funny dads and dads who just need to relax.
More than 3,000 homes planned for development near Aledo
More than 3,000 homes may be coming to far west Fort Worth. On June 8, the Reilly Brothers Property Company filed a preliminary platting application with the city of Fort Worth for a 238.53-acre housing development at the southeast corner of Farmer Road and Old Weatherford Road, north of Interstate 20. According to the
Husband of Fort Worth mayor listed as lobbyist for data center industry group
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s husband, David, is listed as having been a lobbyist for a data center industry trade group since January, according to a filing with the Texas Ethic Commission . The Virginia-based Data Center Coalition describes itself as representing and advancing the interests of the data center comm
The private school choice boom leaves behind many kids in public school
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal. The second grader has trouble focusing. He doesn't listen to teachers and runs around the classroom, she explained. Could he...

















